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Appendix C. Ultrasound Power
Use of Diagnostic Ultrasound
The American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine (AIUM) has published a document entitled "Medical
Ultrasound Safety".
This three part document covers Bioeffects and Biophysics, prudent Use and Implementing ALARA.
Ultrasound users should read the AIUM documents to become more familiar with Ultrasound safety. A
copy of this document is included as part of the documentation package (Document 2163920-100).
AIUM
14750 Sweitzer Lane
Suite 100
Laurel, MD, USA 20707-5906
telephone 1-800-638-5352.
In accordance with US FDA Guidelines, the overall maximum acoustic SPTA intensity for the product
is limited to 100 mW/cm^2 and MI is limited to 1.0.
1) Measurement Precision and Uncertainty
Center Frequency
Acoustic Power
Peak Rarefractional
Pressure
Acoustic Intensity
Measurement
Uncertainty
±
2 %
±
5%
±
15%
±
25%
2) Maximum Output Summary
Operating Mode
DOP Probe
Pulsed Doppler Mode
O
3) Maximum Probe Temperature (Degrees C)
Probe
Max Temperature
With TMM Phantom
In Air
Mode
US
33.2
21.6
PWD Mode
Lens temperature monitored for 30 min.
Measurement uncertainty: +-0.5 degree C.
Ambient temperature : 22.1 degree C
